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Ropewalk Chambers Offices
24 THE ROPEWALK
NOTTINGHAM
NG1 5EF
England
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James Howlett
Work Department
Commercial dispute resolution, data protection & information, planning & environmental, property & real estate, professional negligence, public sector & not for profit, wills, probate & inheritance.
Position
James read Law at the University of Bristol before being awarded a Blackstone scholarship by the Middle Temple. He practised at KCH Garden Square in Nottingham for many years, before moving to Ropewalk Chambers in 2014. He is highly experienced in the fields of property-related litigation and commercial disputes of all types, and also has a specialised practice in CMR (carriage of goods by road). James’ approach is to understand the client’s position, advise in clear, non-technical language what the options are, and guide the client to a practical and commercially sensible outcome. He regularly acts for and against local authorities and is familiar with the work and culture of local government. He accepts instructions from professionals other than solicitors, as well as direct access instructions, and is a qualified arbitrator and mediator. Notable cases include: Fitzhugh v Fitzhugh [2012] EWCA Civ 694 (property law; licence to occupy land).
Career
Called 1980. Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit; FCIArb; Accredited Mediator; Direct Access.
Memberships
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; United Kingdom Environmental Law Association.
Education
University of Bristol (LLB).